Lemon Garlic Steak Bites

We love steak bites in this house. I think it is one of our go-to meals. It goes with any side dish and it is always a no-fail meal. They are so simple and easy to make and take no time at all. I always have some sort of steak or beef tips in the freezer so I can whip these up in no time.

This recipe is one of my daughters’ favorite steak bite recipes that I make, and I make a lot of variations of them.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Pkg. 2 lb. Beef tips or a roast cut into 2-inch pieces
Olive oil
Salt and Pepper – to taste
2 Tbsp. Southwest Seasoning blend ( I make my own but any brand will do)
2 Cloves Garlic – minced
Zest of 1 Lemon
Juice of 1 Lemon
2 Green Onions – chopped
1/4 C. Parsley – chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. To a medium-sized bowl add the beef, 2 tbsp olive oil, and the southwest seasoning blend. Stir to coat the beef with the spices evenly. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Preheat a large skillet ( I use cast iron) over medium heat. Add a little bit of oil. Maybe 1 tbsp of olive oil.
3. Add some of the beef to the skillet making sure not to overcrowd the pan. You want a nice sear on the meat. Do not stir just let it be and let it cook for 2 minutes or so to develop a nice sear on the meat.
4. Using a spatula gently toss the beef around in the pan to sear the other side of the meat for another 2 minutes. If you want it cooked completely cook it longer. Remove the meat to a plate and set aside while you sear the rest of the beef.
5. Once all of the beef is cooked how you want it you can place the meat back into the skillet.
6. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, green onions, and parsley to the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to warm the beef back through. Remove from the skillet to a serving platter.

• You can serve these delicious steak bites with any side dish you like. I switch it up every time I make it. Above, I just made a simple sauteed squash and onions as a side. I also had homemade whole wheat bread with a pat of butter. This is just an example. Serve it however you desire.
• Typically I will dice up a beef roast into 2-inch by 2-inch cubes as sometimes beef tips are a little bit too tough. If that is all you have on hand then you can certainly use them. I always have them in the freezer and they work just fine.
• If you do not have time to let the beef rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour then you can get away with letting the beef rest for about 10 minutes.
• Be sure to not overcrowd the pan because if you add too many to the pan they will steam instead of searing. You want a nice outer crust on the beef.
• Serve these tasty steak bites hot right out of the pan.
• You can use any cut of steak/beef that you prefer.